Parents need clear sounding 2 ch HT


My parents are always complaing they can't understand what was said on their TV. I set them up with a Pioneer digital receiver and set of Solioquy bookshelves.
This was before HDMI and i ran the 2ch out from tv into receiver.
My question is how do i get them better, more clear sound? Do i need to scrap anything or just get an integrated that accepts hdmi? New speakers? I'm not sure what course i should take.
streetdaddy

Showing 1 response by martykl

Further to Kal's comment, I' d add another step (if they're using an AVR).

Add a center channel, use the auto set-up on your AVR and then manually increase the volume level of the center channel. This problem is often a result of effects being mixed very loud relative to dialogue in an effort to maximize the sonic impact of the audio.

Bumping the level of the center channel may reduce some of that impact, but IME It will usually help make the dialog much easier to hear.

Good Luck

Marty